Even a small donation can change someone’s life this winter
The holidays remind us that light can begin with a simple gesture. For the past 30 years, Canadians have placed a profound trust in the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, and that trust allows us to reach people in Ukraine with care, dignity, and compassion.
Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are plunging entire communities into darkness and cold. Eight large-scale strikes in October and November caused widespread emergency outages and rolling power cuts lasting up to 18 hours a day are a regular occurrence across much of the country. And the strikes continue in December, even during the holidays. With winter tightening its grip, these outages are not just inconvenient — they are dangerous, turning daily life into a struggle for warmth, safety, and dignity for the most vulnerable.
In a season filled with small miracles, your generosity becomes one of them. A single gift can warm a home, sustain a clinic through a blackout, or bring comfort to a parent trying to protect their child from the harshness of winter. Hope may be fragile, but when shared, it becomes strong enough to carry across an ocean.
Thank you for believing in our mission. With your support, we can bring light to Ukrainians when they need it most.
When you donate to the campaign between December 20 and 31, you could receive one of the holiday gifts generously offered as a thank-you by our partners Zirkova and Meest Canada. Read more about it here.
Until January 12, the Myhal Family Foundation will match all donations to the Holiday Campaign, up to $1,000,000.
Canadian compassion changes lives. Support the Holiday Campaign and help fuel the CUF–UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal this holiday season.
Make a gift. Make it count twice.
To donate to our Holiday Campaign using AMEX, PayPal, or Google Pay, please visit our CanadaHelps page.
About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Launched in January 2022 as a joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) coordinates the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts support displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both within Ukraine and among those who have sought refuge elsewhere in Europe and in Canada. To date, UHA has provided close to $100 million in humanitarian aid, reaching over 6 million people through 300+ projects.
About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation
Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada.